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Was Israel behind Iran nuclear scientist's assassination?While yesterday's assassination of an Iran nuclear scientist may risk an escalation of hostilities, analysts say the calculation would make sense for Israel.
Observer mission in Syria begins to unravel, pushing forward UN optionAs the Arab League observer mission in Syria teeters amid accusations from members it is a farce, pressure may build for Syria to be referred to the UN Security Council.
- Cartoons to rebuild lives in Haiti
A cartoon-based newspaper in Haiti focuses on human rights, education and health issues - and has the highest circulation in the country.
Haiti struggles to 'build back better' two years after earthquakeMany of those displaced by Haiti's devastating 2010 earthquake have been relocated, and buildings and roads repaired. But reconstruction in Haiti has been complicated by deep economic and social problems.
A warrior turns peacemaker in LiberiaFormer soldier Christian Bethelson’s only job skill was killing – until a meeting on a muddy road in Liberia changed his life, and many others.
Van der Sloot plea may lead Judge to declare Natalee Holloway deadVan der Sloot accepted the Peruvian murder charges against him, Wednesday, which may allow a Judge in Alabama to declare Natalee Holloway dead based on the adjudication of Van der Sloot, the only suspect in her killing.
Africa Rising: Jeffrey Sachs says Ghana's future looks brightBecause of good governance in the past, and now oil production, Ghana is likely to reach all of the Millennium Development Goals toward ending extreme poverty and child mortality.
Laura Dekker close to completion of solo round-the-world sailLaura Dekker set sail on her own back in 2010. Now on the final leg of her journey, Laura Dekker is scheduled to finish on the Caribbean island of St. Maarten.
Recent rebel attacks in Congo highlight complexity of protecting civiliansIn the volatile eastern region of the Democratic Republic of Congo, rebel attacks highlight the dire need for political, security, and justice reform.
Brazil cleans house: now what?Brazil's President Rousseff has had a good year in cracking down on corruption. Will the momentum last?
Israel's identity crisis: Why it could be as detrimental as Palestinian conflictIsrael’s ultra-Orthodox, who eschew army service and favor religious study over work, were once ignored as a tiny minority. But now they're posing a challenge to the Zionist state.
A revolution to end traffic jams in EgyptA rise in car ownership and bad traffic leads young Egyptians to create social media and web-based networks to ease road congestion.
Pakistan's growing civilian-military showdownPakistan has avoided another military coup - so far - but tensions are rising between Prime Minister Gilani and the military establishment.
Russia worried about a nuclear Iran, but leery of US sanctionsRussia is wary of any international action similar to the UN resolution on Libya, which parlayed a mandate to protect civilians into a drive for regime change.
Taiwan's top election issue: rich earn 6 times more than poorTaiwan, one of the four Asian Tiger nations known for its economic growth, is about to elect a new president. Voters are most concerned with economic improvement.
UK roils Scottish independence referendum with bid for controlThe prospect of a Scottish independence referendum has gained substantial traction among Scots and the UK's attempt to call the shots could backfire by stirring up nationalist sentiment.
Is Mitt Romney's Europe-bashing well placed?Mitt Romney called the Obama White House a reflection of the 'worst of what Europe has become' in his victory speech last night. But the austerity favored by the GOP is much in vogue in Europe.
- An Initial Party Offering? China's communists go for an IPO of their news site.
China's Communist Party plans to sell stocks in the online version of its official mouthpiece the People’s Daily to raise money.
Van der Sloot apologizes in court for murder of Peruvian womanJoran Van der Sloot has accepted Peruvian murder charges against him in a plea Wednesday that could shorten his prison sentence.
Julie Leven brings classical music to homeless sheltersThrough Shelter Music Boston, Julie Leven brings live music to residents that feeds their souls and makes them feel 'elegant.'
